« previous next »

Author Question: A patient is receiving long-term clindamycin therapy for a life-threatening infection. The nurse ... (Read 115 times)

Sufayan.ah

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 512
on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient is receiving long-term clindamycin therapy for a life-threatening infection. The nurse will begin by monitoring this drug therapy by obtaining
 
  A) blood glucose levels daily for 1 week.
  B) establishing the patient's auditory abilities.
  C) a baseline complete blood count.
  D) liver enzymes weekly until the drug therapy is completed.

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a 78-year-old patient with renal insufficiency and chronic heart failure who is receiving rapid infusions of high-dose furosemide. It will be a priority for the nurse to monitor for
 
  A) hepatic encephalopathy.
  B) ototoxicity.
  C) vascular thrombosis.
  D) dehydration.


bhavsar

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 351
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

To combat osteoporosis, changes in lifestyle and diet are recommended. At-risk patients should include 1,200 to 1,500 mg of calcium daily either via dietary means or with supplements.

Did you know?

Eating food that has been cooked with poppy seeds may cause you to fail a drug screening test, because the seeds contain enough opiate alkaloids to register as a positive.

Did you know?

Signs and symptoms that may signify an eye tumor include general blurred vision, bulging eye(s), double vision, a sensation of a foreign body in the eye(s), iris defects, limited ability to move the eyelid(s), limited ability to move the eye(s), pain or discomfort in or around the eyes or eyelids, red or pink eyes, white or cloud spots on the eye(s), colored spots on the eyelid(s), swelling around the eyes, swollen eyelid(s), and general vision loss.

Did you know?

Certain topical medications such as clotrimazole and betamethasone are not approved for use in children younger than 12 years of age. They must be used very cautiously, as directed by a doctor, to treat any child. Children have a much greater response to topical steroid medications.

Did you know?

Everyone has one nostril that is larger than the other.

The general survey includes assessing every patient for signs of distress. The general survey includes assessing every patient for signs of distress.
Mammography. (a) A health-care professional assists the patient to ensure the breast is placed ideal Mammography. (a) A health-care professional assists the patient to ensure the breast is placed ideal
Upper respiratory infection Upper respiratory infection
The effectiveness of patient education The effectiveness of patient education
A therapist assisting an amputee patient to regain mobility and strength after amputation. A therapist assisting an amputee patient to regain mobility and strength after amputation.
Long-range forecasts Long-range forecasts
Video: Negative Feedback Regulation of Blood Pressure

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library